Antarctic sea ice is more than just a platform for penguins. The sea ice's high reflectivity influences the whole Earth's ...

The ocean around Antarctica is rapidly getting saltier at the same time as sea ice is retreating at a record pace. Since 2015 ...

Diving in Antarctica is not for the faint-hearted. First, you often need to chainsaw through the sea ice, then plunge into the dark frozen water. Divers have special equipment from fleece ...

Strange signals defy physics models, potentially hinting at unknown particles or phenomena beyond the Standard Model.

A new study investigates how much of the phytoplankton in the Palmer Deep submarine canyon is homemade and how much is delivered.

Estimated summer abundance and krill consumption of fin whales throughout the Scotia Sea during the 2018/2019 summer season. Scientific Reports, 14 (1), 7493. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-57378-3 ...

These tiny crustaceans can survive under the ice, where they feed on algae. Antarctic krill play a crucial role in the ecosystem, serving as a primary food source for several larger marine animals and ...

Researchers Kiranpreet Kaur from Aker QRILL Company and Dr. Silvia Torrecillas from the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) of Catalonia are the authors of a new review article that ...

Strange structures up to 1,300 feet (around 400 metres) long have been discovered deep beneath the ice in Antarctica. The never-before-seen shapes were uncovered when a remotely operated vehicle ...

So, the new location is just that – a mountain poking out the top of the ice in Antarctica, and not a mysterious pyramid at all.

WASHINGTON — The population of emperor penguins in one part of Antarctica appears to be declining faster than previously thought, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery released June 10.

Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem: it is an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins. However, the small crustaceans are increasingly ...